Facility: Wellstar Pediatrics East Cobb

Wellstar’s Behavioral Health Service Line is pleased to announce a new position for a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist. This clinician will support Wellstar’s expanded behavioral health services for the child and adolescent population in east Paulding County. The clinician will work with a multi-disciplinary team of child/adolescent psychiatrists, a pediatric neuropsychologist, and masters-level therapists – with an aim of helping to develop a comprehensive pediatric behavioral health program that meets the needs of the Paulding community. The pediatric psychologist will provide psychological testing and evidence-based therapy and intervention services to support the needs of children, adolescents, and their families.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Diverse skill set required, including diagnostic and intervention expertise.
• Clinician role with up to 50% of time allocated to testing and intervention services for individuals up to age 18.
• Capable of conducting brief and comprehensive psychological testing using various methods (e.g., intelligence, child development, cognition, personality, social/emotional functioning).
• Responsible for writing psychological reports and documenting in Wellstar’s electronic medical record system (Epic).
• 50% of time dedicated to brief interventions using evidence-based methods.
• Proficient in applying cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), parent-child interactive therapy, and other treatments to diverse populations.
• Regular consultation with Wellstar child/adolescent psychiatrists, therapists, pediatricians, etc.
• May provide intermittent clinical supervision, staff trainings, and serve on committees under Behavioral Health and Pediatric Service Line structures.

Skills Needed:

• Advanced assessment skills in clinical and child/adolescent psychology.
• Familiarity with various psychological tests and methods.
• Ability to integrate complex quantitative and qualitative information for diagnostic conceptualizations.
• Strong observational skills and communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable working with patients with moderate acuity psychiatric and developmental conditions.
• Experience with a range of conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, somatic symptom disorders, school-avoidance).
• Advanced knowledge of suicidality risk factors and sound professional judgment for inpatient/involuntary treatment decisions.
• Strong interventionist skills, able to apply evidence-based treatments effectively.
• Ability to understand and influence human behavior to facilitate meaningful changes.

Professional Attributes:

• Exhibits professionalism and effective assertiveness as a Medical Staff member.
• First pediatric psychologist position at Wellstar, requiring strong commitment to the discipline of psychology.
• Ability to build strong relationships with medical colleagues and foster a healthy work environment.
• High autonomy with a strong grasp of professional ethics.
• Seeks consultation from Wellstar Psychological Services as needed.

Required Minimum Education & Experience: (1) a doctorate degree (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), (2) completion of an APA-accredited internship, (3) completion of a postdoctoral fellowship in an area of Clinical Psychology, (4) licensure or license-eligibility as a Psychologist in the State of Georgia, and (5) advanced training on internship/fellowship working with a child/adolescent population. Whereas active board-certification (ABPP) is not required at the time of hire, the clinician should possess board-certification in Clinical Child/Adolescent Psychology within 36 months of the date of hire.

Application Process: Apply through www.wellstarcareers.orgor contact Provider Recruiter, Leslie Roberts, leslie.roberts@wellstar.org.